the next two panels are:
– [scipio frowns slightly and makes direct eye contact with syr’nj, moving his head as little as possible]
– [scipio smiles slightly and begins moseying towards the tavern, crossing down stage of syr’nj. he pats her gently on the shoulder and explains…] “and this is why you are going to be a great mother.”

Oooh … if Byron’s recruiting, this would be akin to Backwater Inc. showing up inside Bragg’s barracks and trying to get the lads signing up to them. :-P
Well, to this difference that the AG seems infinitely more ethical. :-)

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